This opportunity is located within our Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company business, a global leader of mission-critical hardware and systems solutions including precision energetics systems and innovative explosive solutions. Click here (https://www.eba-d.com/) to learn more.

Job Description

EBAD seeks a Test Technician , reporting to the Graham Laboratory Supervisor. This is a day shift position is in the Graham, Kentucky facility.

Responsibilities

The Test Technician position supports the testing of development and production products. Many of these products are explosive or energetic in nature. Duties include:

· Test evaluation, set-up, and performance.

· Assist in test development.

· Maintaining test equipment.

· Test data reporting

· Maintaining accurate accountability and inventories of materials

Primary responsibility will be the evaluation, set-up and performance of destructive and non-destructive testing. Testing will be performed in accordance with written procedures, MIL-STD’s and industry specifications. Test data will be generated to support customer requirements. Occasional heavy lifting, working outdoors, occasional travel, and overtime may be required.

Requirements:

Education: High School Diploma (Associate Degree in Engineering or related field preferred).

Candidates must be able to work independently and interface with individuals at multiple levels in the organization and with customers. Strong mechanical aptitude, problem solving, and communication skills are required . Candidates must be able to interpret and execute test requirements provided in written specifications. Knowledge of explosive materials and/or ordnance devices is needed. Experience working in a defense or aerospace industry is also preferred. The ideal candidate will have experience in a test lab environment with exposure to several of the following areas:

Testing

· Velocity of Detonation

· Explosive output/penetration/severance testing

· Rocket Motor Testing

· Density of energetic materials

· Conditioning and functioning various types of energetics and energetic systems

Instrumentation

· Accelerometers

· Charge Amplifiers & Signal Conditioners

· Thermocouples/RTDs

· Data Acquisition/Recording

· Fire Sets

· Pressure Sensors/Gauges

· Oscilloscopes

· Calipers/Micrometers

· Environmental Chambers

· Water Pressure Chambers

· Standard measurement instruments

Desired Skills:

· Microsoft Word and Excel Proficiency

· Experience with standard video recording equipment, high speed video equipment, and basic still photography.

Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, national origin, or veteran status.

Ensign-Bickford Industries, (http://e-bind.com) (EBI), founded in 1836, is a privately-owned high technology conglomerate that participates in businesses that are relevant to the future of the world and have multigenerational growth prospects. Over the last 186 years, EBI has grown into a global science and technology leader in pet food science, space and defense, and diagnostic solutions. Our businesses are unified by a common shared operating system and a common set of Core Values.

Watch the video above to learn more about some of the incredible challenges we take on every day to deliver the best product for our customers, and ultimately the world. The simple truth is: When you are a part of our team, you stand head and shoulders above the rest.

We conduct business in a manner that reflects the highest human and ethical standards, with a commitment to mutually beneficial partnerships, and a belief in the efficacy of genuine economic and social service.

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